Canterbury Spa Waxing Information

What is a true Brazilian?  It usually depends on the person providing the service.  I describe it to my clients as “tummy to tail”.  However, you are free to design your own waxing experience.

If this is your first time, here are some basics you need to know:

• if you normally shave, the appointment should be scheduled at least 3 weeks minimum out from your last shave date for the best length which 1/2″
• if you normally do your own “grooming”, trimming and showering should be done before the appointment; 1/2″ is the best length
• advice to take a pain reliever, I have found, is of little use
• do not let the first experience determine whether you will like to continue with intimate waxing; You will be nervous, I will calm you.  The anxiety of your first time will heighten your sense of feeling.  The next time you will know what to expect, so you will be less nervous.  Once you become a pro and stay on schedule, it will become a breeze!  Another advantage to regular waxing is that the growth will become slower and less over time.
• do not plan to work out or be exposed to the sun immediately before or after your appointment; if the skin’s temperature is already on the warm side, the skin will be more likely to burn.  Also, the skin will be sensitive after the waxing.

Commonly asked questions:

• what kind of wax do you use?  I use a zinc oxide hot wax, safe for sensitive skin.  In my experience of working with different types of waxes, I have found this wax to work well with all hair types and skin types.  It has a talc base, which provides a thin barrier so that burning is less likely to occur.
• how long will the appointment take?  That cannot be answered for a first time client.  Many factors come into play: body size, body shape, type of hair, amount of hair, length of hair.  In my 5 years of experience, my service times range from 20 to 45 min.

• how long will it last before new growth can be seen?  That cannot be answered with complete accuracy for a first time client.  Factors such as: type of hair, amount of hair, ethnicity, time of year, how prepared the client was
• how do I best prepare?  The proper length is the best preparation.  If the length is too short, it will not work well or at all.  Many clients who are used to shaving daily or every other day feel as if 3-4 days worth of growth means they are ready!!  If the length is too long, the waxing experience will be more uncomfortable, it will take longer and will not be as successful.  For the best waxing experience, the wax must be able to get to the skin, otherwise the hair will break off rather than being taken by its root, thus causing those hairs to come back sooner
• what if it’s too long?  I can still perform the service, however the discomfort will be greater, it will take longer, it may be less clean if breakage occurs, and the regrowth pattern will be uneven
• what if it’s too short?  As long as there is at least 1/4″ I can perform the service on most clients.  However, the chances of it being a clean waxing will be less likely, thus the regrowth will occur quickly due to the three basic stages of hair growth…brand new (under the skin), growing (just coming through the skin) and full growth (its maximum length).  The ideal length is when it is about 1/2″ worth of growth.  If you arrive and leave with me with little or nothing to work with, I still charge $20 for the time I set aside for you.
• what if I am not sure about the length?  I always laugh when answering this question…find a ruler and use it!

Canterbury Spa Business Hours – (Appointment Only)

Monday – closed
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday – 10-2
Thursday 10-7
Friday – closed
Saturday 10-1
Sunday closed

If you know you are going to be more than 5 minutes late for your scheduled appointment, please contact us ASAP.

If you are more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled appointment, we may need to reschedule and a same-day cancellation charge may be assessed at your next appointment. This would apply to habitual offenders.

Appointments for services, purchasing product or gift certificates are required; however, feel free to call/text same day as there may be availability.

The cancellation policy is as follows:

All appointments that require cancellation or rescheduling need to be done 48 hours before your scheduled appointment. If less than 48 hours notice is given, I reserve the right to charge a rescheduling fee that must be paid before re-booking.  The schedule is as follows:

less than 48 hours – 50% of the appt fee

less than 24 hours/same day – 100% of the appt fee

no shows without explanation – I reserve the right to not rebook.

I do realize that things can come up that may be out of your control. I will, of course, take this into consideration.

These appointments are your time I have reserved especially for you, often weeks in advance (as a courtesy, 24 & 48 hour reminders are sent..) In return, I ask that these appointments are in your appointment keeper so should you need to reschedule, advance notice can be given so that I have the opportunity to fill the spot.

I am a very small, private intimate spa.  I do not have a “receptionist” so texting always works best.  Furthermore, I am unable to accommodate double services as I am a one-woman show.